Garelochhead Village is in the Helensburgh and Lomond area of Argyll & Bute. It is just 45 minutes from Glasgow Airport and 18 minutes drive from Luss Village on the shores of Loch Lomond.
This part of Scotland is usually driven past by visitors on their way to the Highlands, But if you’re looking for things to do near Garelochhead, Helensburgh the surrounding areas have much to offer and makes a great base from where to explore this beautiful and breath taking country.
There’s stunning countryside within easy reach for outdoor pursuits such as golf in at Helensburgh Golf Course, pony trekking with Loch Lomond Pony Trekking, walking around Loch Lomond and the Trossachs, climbing in the Arrochar Alps, great diving in Loch Long, skiing in Glen Coe and Glenshee and sailing from Rhu Marina. Rent a bike from Helensburgh Cycles. Loch Lomond is on our doorstep, so have a look at their website, which is a great source of information for where to go, what to see, where to eat and everything else related to Loch Lomond and the Trossachs.
This part of Scotland is also home to a cluster of award winning restaurants, all of whom are within an hour’s drive of Balquidder. Please have a look at our blog for more details and our map of recommended things to do near Garelochhead.
Pottery Studio in Helensburgh
All things Loch Lomond and the Trossachs
Climbing in the Arrochar Alps
Nearby Golf Courses
Walking routes to include Arrochar and Loch Lomond National Park
Skiing at Glen Coe Mountain Resort
Rhu Marina
Cycling and Mountain Biking
Scuba Diving
The Hill House, Helensburgh
Scottish Submarine Centre
Glenarn Gardens, Rhu
Geilston Gardens, Cardross
Loch Lomond and the Trossachs Park
The Hollow Mountain
Inverary Castle
Inverary Jail
Ardkinglas Estate and Woodland Gardens
Benmore Botanic Gardens
The Sealife Centre, Loch Lomond
Scottish Maritime Museum
The Kelvingrove Museum
Pottery Studio in Helensburgh
Hill House – Website
Scottish Submarine Centre – Information
Tower Cinema, Helensburgh – Website
Vale of Leven Swimming Pool – Website
The Sealife Centre, Loch Lomond – Website
The Meadow Leisure Centre – Website
Scottish Maritime Museum – Website
Unit 23 Skate Park – Website
Go Karting – Scotkart Clydebank – Website
The Glasgow Science Centre – Website
The Glasgow Transport Museum – Website
The Kelvingrove Museum – Website